Writer and Author Salary in Virginia
Based on 2K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$80,990
$38.938/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+22.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $134K
2K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,000 |
| 25th percentile | $61,780 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,990 |
| 75th percentile | $103,800 |
| 90th percentile | $133,930 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,540 |
| 2023 | $76,940 |
| 2024 | $80,990 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,540 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $76,940 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $80,990 | $66,313 |